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debris .... wavings ....

English translation: loose rust, deformities

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English term or phrase:debris .... wavings ....
Selected answer:loose rust, deformities
Entered by: mockingbird (X)

11:06 Feb 3, 2006
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Construction / Civil Engineering
English term or phrase: debris .... wavings ....
d. Concrete Iron and Metal Strand
- It is recommended to use good quality of concrete iron.
- Any defect such, as debris, cracks, wavings or foldings including un-perfect parts on the concrete iron bars, will cause their rejection.
- It should not crack or broken when bending is applied.


What is meant by debris and wavings in this context?
Thanks
mockingbird (X)
loose rust, deformities
Explanation:
They are talking about steel reinforcement in concrete.

It is important, that the steel reinforcement rods are kept free from dirt, oil, grease or avoidable rust. They have to be straight, (or bent to the required shape), but not deformed, not to have "wavings" in them.
Before they are placed in position (to make the framework for the concrete), if there is excessive rust, "debris", they have to be brushed with a wire brush.
The debris can be just dirt or other material stuck to the "concrete iron", but if they keep it clean, that is not a problem. The important one is loose rust, because rust will form on it anyway.
Anything, which is loose, will have to be removed.

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-03 12:18:20 GMT)
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Here they are getting the reinforcement steel in straight form, (not pre-bent) that's why there should be no "wavings", no distortions in the rods: they have to be straight.

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-03 12:26:44 GMT)
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I suggested PRO, not because the words are difficult, but they refer to a specific situation, and as you can see, it makes answering difficult, unless you know something about concrete reinforcement.
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juvera
Local time: 10:12
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5 +4loose rust, deformities
juvera
4impurities (not iron) ... slinght bends
Babelworth


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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +4
loose rust, deformities


Explanation:
They are talking about steel reinforcement in concrete.

It is important, that the steel reinforcement rods are kept free from dirt, oil, grease or avoidable rust. They have to be straight, (or bent to the required shape), but not deformed, not to have "wavings" in them.
Before they are placed in position (to make the framework for the concrete), if there is excessive rust, "debris", they have to be brushed with a wire brush.
The debris can be just dirt or other material stuck to the "concrete iron", but if they keep it clean, that is not a problem. The important one is loose rust, because rust will form on it anyway.
Anything, which is loose, will have to be removed.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-03 12:18:20 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Here they are getting the reinforcement steel in straight form, (not pre-bent) that's why there should be no "wavings", no distortions in the rods: they have to be straight.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2006-02-03 12:26:44 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

I suggested PRO, not because the words are difficult, but they refer to a specific situation, and as you can see, it makes answering difficult, unless you know something about concrete reinforcement.

juvera
Local time: 10:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in HungarianHungarian
PRO pts in category: 55
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impurities (not iron) ... slinght bends


Explanation:
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Babelworth
Congo, Democratic Republic
Local time: 10:12
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Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
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